Country Manager – Industrial Solutions

A rare opening has emerged for a commercially driven leader to helm the Malaysian operations of an established international industrial group as the Country Manager. This role is ideal for someone with a strong sales and business development background in technical engineering sectors who is ready to step into broader business leadership.

As part of the organisation’s exponential growth strategy, you will play a pivotal role in accelerating market expansion, strengthening the trading business, and advancing system‑based solutions across Malaysia. Backed by strong regional leadership, this is a rare opportunity to shape a business with high strategic importance and significant untapped potential.

What You Will Do

• Lead the Malaysian business with full P&L accountability, driving both organic and inorganic growth through product and geographical expansion.
• Execute the group’s strategy locally while upholding core values of integrity, reliability, trust and sustainability.
• Accelerate high‑impact growth across trading activities and system‑based solution offerings, including engineering, design, and services.
• Identify new business opportunities, conduct market analysis, and cultivate strategic supplier relationships in the region.
• Build and strengthen the local sales, service, and engineering functions to support scalability and operational excellence.
• Ensure financial discipline across budgeting, cashflow, forecasting, and cost control.
• Collaborate closely with regional and global product leaders to align plans, budgets, and operational priorities.
• Represent the company externally with customers, partners, and authorities, elevating its market presence.

What You Bring

• 5–10 years of sales or commercial leadership experience in industrial sectors such as engineering, machinery, industrial automation, hydraulics, mechatronics, or technical components.
• Strong ability to develop and motivate teams while instilling accountability and stronger work discipline.
• Proven success driving revenue growth, margin improvement, and market expansion within B2B industrial markets.
• Ability to engage customers in technical or solution‑based discussions; familiarity with engineered components or motion technology is an advantage.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with exposure to P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial decision‑making.
• Hands‑on, entrepreneurial mindset; comfortable leading within a lean, mid‑sized organisation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with regional and global stakeholders.
• Fluency in English and other local languages
• Cultural adaptability to lead teams with varied communication styles.

What Sets This Company Apart

The organisation is part of a long‑established global group with deep expertise across engineering and industrial technologies. They offer both component supply and value‑added technical solutions, enabling deeper customer partnerships. The Malaysian market is positioned for double-digit expansion under their Asia Expansion Strategy, offering real impact and leadership visibility.

What’s Next

If you're ready to take on a transformative leadership role where your commercial instincts and people leadership can shape the future of an entire business unit, this is your moment.

Apply now and lead a new chapter of growth.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C